Differentiate between.
Homosporouss and heterosporous pteridophytes

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In homosporous pteridophytes, all the spores are of similar kinds, whereas in heterosporous pteridophytes, there are two kinds of spores, macro.(large) and micro-(small) spores. The megaspores and microspores germinate and give rise to fethale and male gametophytes, respectively.

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Differentiate between.Homosporouss and heterosporous pteridophytes

In homosporous pteridophytes, all the spores are of similar kinds, whereas in heterosporous pteridophytes, there are two kinds of spores, macro.(large) and micro-(small) spores. The megaspores and microspores germinate and give rise to fethale and male gametophytes, respectively.

Differentiate between.
Homosporouss and heterosporous pteridophytes